| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| aleatory |
pertaining to or depending on luck, chance, or contingency. |
| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |